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Old 04-02-2015, 02:35 PM   #5
seningen
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Originally Posted by Erik Johnson View Post
A compression check should be able to help diagnose if you have a bad cylinder that is allowing oil to blow by and be consumed.

I think that it could still be a lifter, but as already mentioned, it seldom is, especially given the oil loss and no visible leak.

Keep us posted.

Erik
Check your intake, maybe the AOS failed?
Check your coolant? Intermix?
check exhaust for signs of excessive oil consumption

Down 3qts is ALOT!

Mike
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